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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 10:52 AM
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It’s the 3.5" RE super flex kit. I would go with at least 4" bs if not 3.75". Just remember that the further out your tires are the more stress you put on your wheel bearings. But those aren't too hard to swap out.
super-ride. flex was a lil much money. lol but yeah ill prob go with 4 then.
but I'm still looking for a pic of 3.75" backspacing just to see how it looks
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt

oh okay, my bad.. Im going to install my RE 3.5 lift and plan on buying 31" KM2's with cragar soft8 15x8. I'm just mudding with my rig, not crawling or heavy flexing, some but not a lot. and i want my wheels to stick out a bit with aggressive look but not too excessive, but noticeable!
Here is 3.5" RE lift with 33s, you will have to trim but not a lot. If you want a wider km2 you will have to get a 32 or a 33, 32s are more expensive than 33s so 33s are the better option.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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Here is 3.5" RE lift with 33s, you will have to trim but not a lot. If you want a wider km2 you will have to get a 32 or a 33, 32s are more expensive than 33s so 33s are the better option.
ill probably stick with 31 cause i don't want to trim at all but thats weird that 32 are more expensive than 33s, why is that?
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt

ill probably stick with 31 cause i don't want to trim at all but thats weird that 32 are more expensive than 33s, why is that?
They are an odd ball size, a lot of tires don't even come in a 32.
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They are an odd ball size, a lot of tires don't even come in a 32.
you got the RE super-ride or flex? what type of wheelin do you do? how does it hold up? it performs good?
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt

you got the RE super-ride or flex? what type of wheelin do you do? how does it hold up? it performs good?
Super ride, it's great rides almost as good as stock (would be better with decent shocks) flexes good.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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what kinda shocks you got? i literally just got my Bilstein 5100s that i ordered from seriousoffroad a couple days ago
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt
super-ride. flex was a lil much money. lol but yeah ill prob go with 4 then.
but I'm still looking for a pic of 3.75" backspacing just to see how it looks
id go with 3.75 if your looking for a nice wide stance. should look good with those km2s sticking out
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id go with 3.75 if your looking for a nice wide stance. should look good with those km2s sticking out
yeah i bet it would look nice but I'm still trying to see if anyone would happen to have a picture of a 3.75 backspace cause i want to make sure. 10.50 isn't that thick and i wouldn't want half the tire sticking out. it would look nice on a thick tire but if they're slim..idk.

pics anyone?? or at least a link? something?
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt
what kinda shocks you got? i literally just got my Bilstein 5100s that i ordered from seriousoffroad a couple days ago
I have white body hydros you will like the 5100s.
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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt

yeah i bet it would look nice but I'm still trying to see if anyone would happen to have a picture of a 3.75 backspace cause i want to make sure. 10.50 isn't that thick and i wouldn't want half the tire sticking out. it would look nice on a thick tire but if they're slim..idk.

pics anyone?? or at least a link? something?
My 33s are 10.50 wide, and km2s I have 3.75 inch backspacing, I'll take a pic org the side of my jeep so you can see how much they stick out when I get home from work.

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Originally Posted by 1998xjspt
yeah i bet it would look nice but I'm still trying to see if anyone would happen to have a picture of a 3.75 backspace cause i want to make sure. 10.50 isn't that thick and i wouldn't want half the tire sticking out. it would look nice on a thick tire but if they're slim..idk.

pics anyone?? or at least a link? something?
yeah i know what you mean. try google images?
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1

My 33s are 10.50 wide, and km2s I have 3.75 inch backspacing, I'll take a pic org the side of my jeep so you can see how much they stick out when I get home from work.
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Old Dec 11, 2012 | 08:29 PM
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Originally Posted by bhennessee1
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First pic rear and 2nd pic front? Look good, if only the back stuck out a lil more than the front.

are you guys sure that 3.75 sticks out more than 4? Or is it the other way around?
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yup 3.75 sticks out more forsure
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